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Finding the Third Proportional to 207.38 and 431.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 207.38 and 431.63 is: 898.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.38 : 431.63 = 431.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.38/431.63 = 431.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.38x = 431.63 × 431.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.38x = 186,300.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,300.14/207.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.37

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